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Electrical connector assembly having locking mechanism

a technology of locking mechanism and electrical connector, which is applied in the direction of coupling device connection, coupling parts engagement/disengagement, electrical apparatus, etc., can solve the problems of adversely affecting the electrical interconnection between the first connector and previously unaddressed needs in the industry, and achieve the effect of safe locking of the hook

Inactive Publication Date: 2007-06-26
HON HAI PRECISION IND CO LTD
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Benefits of technology

The present invention is an electrical connector assembly that securely connects two circuit substrates. It includes two connectors, each with insulative housing and conductive terminals. The first connector has hooks on its sides, while the second connector has protruding blocks that lock with the hooks. This ensures that the connectors are securely mated and can perform their electrical duties without disengaging. The technical effect of this invention is stable electrical performance and reliable connection between circuit substrates.

Problems solved by technology

In use, the fastening block with slippery deformable surface is likely to disengage from the fastening slots, which may possibly adversely affects the electrical interconnection between the first connector and the second connector.
Therefore, there is a heretofore unaddressed need in the industry to address the aforementioned deficiencies and inadequacies.

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[0016]Referring to FIG. 1, an electrical connector assembly 10 in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention includes a first connector 20 and a second connector 30 to mate with the first connector 20.

[0017]The first connector 20 includes a first insulative housing 200, a plurality of first conductive terminals 210 residing within the first insulative housing 200, and a pair of hooks 220 disposed at two sides of the first insulative housing 200.

[0018]The first insulative housing 200 is molded from electrically insulating materials, such as resin or the alike. The first insulative housing 200 forms a pair of recessed step 202 at two opposite sides thereof and a middle protruding platform 204 extending upwardly with respect to the recessed steps 202. Two arrays of passages 206 extending throughout the middle protruding platform 204 are arranged in a matrix manner. A plurality of first conductive terminals 210 is received in the corresponding passages 206, respecti...

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Abstract

An electrical connector assembly (10) includes a first connector (20) and a second connector (30) for mating with the first connector. The first connector includes a first insulative housing (200) having a number of first conductive terminals (210). The second connector includes a second insulative housing (300) planted with a number of second conductive terminals (320) to contact with the corresponding first conductive terminals, respectively. The first insulative housing is provided with a pair of hooks (220) at two sides thereof. The second connector is formed with a pair of protruding blocks (314) in compliance with the hooks so as to safely lock the hooks when the first connector is fully mated with the second connector.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]1. Field of the Invention[0002]The present invention relates to the art of electrical connector assemblies and, more particularly, to an electrical connector assembly having locking mechanism for forming stable electrical connection between two electrical interfaces, such as two circuit substrates.[0003]2. General Background[0004]Electrical connectors are generally provided in pairs, such as a first connector and a second connector for mating with the first connector, to connect terminating ends of circuit traces on different circuit substrates. Typically, the first connector includes a first insulative housing embedded with a plurality of first conductive terminals. The second connector includes a second insulative housing having a plurality of second conductive terminals received therein. In use, the first conductive terminals are brought to contact with the corresponding second conductive terminals, respectively, so as to form electrical connectio...

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Patent Type & Authority Patents(United States)
IPC IPC(8): H01R13/627H01R12/71
CPCH01R12/716H01R13/6275
Inventor WANG, SHI-YONG
Owner HON HAI PRECISION IND CO LTD